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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
4
The Madras Oregon paper notes subscription rates and advertising terms for The Pioneer Publishing Co. It lists prices for one year and six months and shows the issue date as Thursday August 4 1909 with post office classifications.
Max Lueddemann announces sale of The Madias Pioneer to Howard W Turner. Turner assumes plant and goodwill, takes all unexpired subscription contracts, collects unpaid subscriptions, and assumes all advertising contracts. Lueddemann thanks patrons and urges ongoing support for the home paper under the new owner.
Portland Telegram lauds isolated settlers who opened up Central Oregon despite transporte issues. They farmed, mined, built towns and created trade, forcing railroad attention and enriching Oregon more than existing lines, signaling a turning point in industrial and commercial expansion.
With assembling of railroad crews in the area, Madras is set to become a hub of business activity. All local businesses stand to gain from the anticipated surge in commerce and growth across multiple sectors.
The article notes hundreds of thousands spent on railroad work boosting local prosperity. Farmers will gain via a ready market for hay and feedstuffs, butter, chickens and eggs, pork products, and other farm outputs. The business horizon looks promising with good times ahead.
The president of the Oregon Trank says his road will be built as far as Madras in 18 months. We hope he is not joshing.
Construction forces assemble along the Harriman line from Trou Creek mouth to Madras showing good faith by the railroad. The Harriman branch leaves Deschutes canyon at Trou Creek while the Oregon Trail Line runs to Willow Creek with no conflict between Trout Creek and Madras, signaling the Deschutes Railroad will be pushed to completion.
John R. Long died August 21 1909 at his son Dr T A Longs home in Madras Oregon after a long TB illness. He was born near Bowling Green Kentucky moved to Missouri then Oregon in 1909 with eight children all but one of whom preceded him. He married Minerva Coffman in 1848 and was a devoted Methodist. His body rests in Madras cemetery following a service by Rev G R Moorhead.
Oregon Life presents itself as a major West startup with all investments in Oregon securities. It claims net drain from out-of-state funds over five years and emphasizes guarantors of high financial standing. Mr IL Strong, its representative, will visit Madras and nearby areas to solicit business and policy loans at one percent.
Fred Davis, agent, promotes subscriptions for American Weekly formerly San Francisco Examiner with reduced rates for 30 May period and premium offered.
The father of County Judge Ellis, Eli Ellis of Freeport Illinois, died in The Dalles on Saturday after a long illness from Brights disease. The judge will accompany the remains to Freeport for interment.
Advertises farm property with Ry Rea for quick action and buyers sought for desirable lots. Mentions Matray Towee site Company offering land at low prices with map reference to Madras and railroad surveys. Warns prices rise once Tilronis start and notes auctioneer Col W H Rey of Mideos Oregon selling merchandise or stock and inviting calls.
Notice for publication of United States land offer under the August 14 1898 act and amendments. Claims of objection to mineral character or disposal of lands must be filed at the office on or before September 24 1909. Register C W Meorr oversees the process.
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